Joint Conference of COST Action Urban Tree Guard (CA20132) and European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO)
‘Biosecurity and Surveillance for Quarantine Pests of Trees in Forests and Cities’
July 16th 2025: THE EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED!
General information
Date: September 8-10, 2025
Venue: NOVA SBE, Carcavelos Campus, Rua da Holanda, no. 1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/
Deadline for registration: June 30th, 2025
The scope of the conference:
The conference will cover a broad range of topics related to tree and forest biosecurity, with a particular focus on urban environments and quarantine forest tree pest surveillance. Themes include:
- Biosecurity strategies to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and pathogens in urban environments
- Current practices and challenges faced by National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) in the region in surveillance of quarantine forest pests
- Innovative tools and solutions for the diagnosis, detection, surveillance, and monitoring of tree pests and diseases in urban environments and forests
- Tree resistance and vulnerability: species-specific responses to pests and pathogens
- Stakeholder perspectives: communities, professionals, and authorities in urban tree health
- Education and awareness: promoting knowledge and action on urban tree health and biosecurity
- Policy and decision-making frameworks that support biosecurity of trees and forests in urban contexts
Registration:
For all attendees: please register via the link: https://tally.so/r/w4OePO
During the registration process, you will have the option to submit an abstract to apply for either an oral or poster presentation (optional).
Additionally for non-members of the COST Action CA20132: please note that the attendees who are not members of the COST Action CA20132 are welcome to attend and propose a talk/poster (see the link above) but will need to follow the link (http://meeting.eppo.int/index.php/Z8822) to pay a registration fee of 50 Euros to cover the costs of coffee breaks during the meeting (8-10 September 2025). In the case of any difficulties with the payment, please contact Dmitrii Musolin (dm@eppo.int).
Abstract: Instructions for Submitting Abstracts
- We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations related to the conference theme. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your abstract is considered.
Submission Deadline
- All abstracts must be submitted by June 30th at 23:59 (CET).
Abstract Format
- Title: Clear and concise (max. 20 words)
- Authors: Full names and affiliations. Indicate the presenting author with an asterisk (*).
- Length: Maximum 300 words (excluding title and author info)
Structure:
- Background: Brief context or problem
- Objectives: What the work aims to explore
- Methods: Key methods or approach
- Results: Main findings (if available)
- Conclusions: Relevance or implications
Language: English
Submission Process
- Submit via the online submission form https://tally.so/r/w4OePO.
- Choose your preferred format: oral presentation or poster (note: final format may be decided by the organizers).
Review Process
- Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
- Authors will be notified of acceptance and format.
Presentation Guidelines
- Detailed instructions for accepted oral and poster presentations will follow upon acceptance.
Accommodation:
Hotels
Hotel Riviera Carcavelos (very well located near restaurants, shops, beach etc.)
Blockage: 30 rooms
pre-reserved using the reservation code “INIAV2025” to benefit from the preferential rate.
Deadline for making reservations (deadline): 01/08/2025
Resrvation contact:
vera.moura@rivierahotel.pt
reservas@rivierahotel.pt
Single: 102,00 €
Duplo: 117.00 €
“Carcavelos Beach Hotel” (bit old fashioned but well located, near Hotel Riviera)
Pre-Reservation until June 30th.
People should mention the code: CONFERENCE – INIAV
email to do the reservation: antonio.romeiro@almeidahotels.pt and carcavelosbeach@almeidahotels.pt
Prices per room/night in BB (breakfast included)
• Single standard-85€
• Single sea view-100€
• Standard double – €95
• Double sea view-110€
• Tourist tax-€4.00 per person/night
Payments will be made at the Hotel reception.
Hotel Alvorada, Estoril
https://www.hotelalvorada.com/pt/contactos.html
7th to 10th September 2025
Deadline: 7th August 2025.
Blockage: 30 rooms
Rates per room per night: single: 104€, double 110€
Tax: 4€ per person/night.
Includes breakfast.
Need a letter for VISA? Please contact Helena Bragança (helena.braganca@iniav.pt)